SOC 275 - Social Problems

Offered as needed
Lecture- 3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Prerequisite: SOC 171 - Introduction to Sociology or PSY 161 - Introduction to Psychology with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale) or Instructor Permission
In this course, students examine selected social problems with special attention paid to American society. Topics explored include disparities in health and illness, poverty, crime and violence, gender inequality, racism, and war. The course pays special attention to how sociology can be used as a tool to understand and remedy social problems.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify and explain key terms, concepts, trends, theories, and ideas related to the sociological study of social problems.
Express ideas in written and oral communication effectively.
Identify how the concepts in this course are present in and relevant to their personal, social, and work lives.
Connect ideas learned in the course to each other.
Discuss how the problems people face relate to the organization of society.
Appreciate the importance of sociology as a tool for understanding and solving social problems
Develop more effective learning habits.